Articles by Rob Dwiar, Managing Editor, TechRadar Gaming

Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming. He joined TRG in 2023 as its Deputy Editor, and has multiple years of games media and games writing experience under his belt, with a variety of bylines at games publications, but also in the world of gardens and landscapes.

Prior to joining TRG, Rob was the Commissioning Editor for Hardware at sister site GamesRadar+. and spent more than four years on that team. After this, he had a short but successful stint as Gaming Editor at WePC but is now firmly in a position at TechRadar Gaming to help drive the brand forward to achieve its goals. Before joining GamesRadar+ in 2018, Rob freelanced for many places and has had work published over the last six years or so at the likes of GamesRadar+, Eurogamer, RPS, PCGN, and more. This writing often took, and still takes, the form of analysis and celebration of video game environments, landscapes, and horticulture - Rob is a qualified landscape and garden designer and an expert on the virtual landscapes and environments of games.

Articles by: Rob Dwiar

Directive 8020 developers on finally introducing the one feature that I always wanted in Until Dawn – and why it will change how you play

By Demi Williams published 22 August 25

Supermassive Games' upcoming horror game, Directive 8020, will let players rewind their decisions, but the series' classic way of playing will still be an option.

Best PS4 Pro games 2025 - get the most out of this enhanced console

By Rob Dwiar last updated 21 August 25

Get the most out of Sony's enhanced console from last gen with one of the best PS4 Pro games.

The Asus Raikiri 2 on show at Gamescom 2025.

I’ve tried the Asus Raikiri 2 wireless controller, and it might set the standard for third-party Xbox pads

By Rob Dwiar published 20 August 25

The new Asus Rog Raikiri 2 looks like everything you could want from an updated and enhanced pad.

A screenshot from Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced

I’ve spent more than 10 hours revisiting Viking Iceland in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced on PS5 and have fallen in love with its bleakness and misery all over again

By Rob Dwiar published 13 August 25

Recommended

From Iceland with misery: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced adds a layer of polish to Senua’s bleak and absorbing story, and PS5 is the definitive way to experience it.

I’ve used the Shot Scope G6 for a bunch of rounds, and its simplicity and accuracy make it an easy entry-level golf watch to recommend

By Rob Dwiar published 10 August 25

The Shot Scope G6 is a feature-packed entry-level golf watch that shows that simplicity can sometimes be the key to a great product.

Nintendo Indie World Showcase as it happened: everything announced at the Silksong-less stream

By Rhys Wood, Rob Dwiar last updated 7 August 25

Today's Indie World Showcase showed off new Switch and Switch 2 games coming soon.

A Nintendo Switch 2 system with one Joy-Con angled away from the main piece

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase live: all the announcements and news as it happened

By Rob Dwiar, Rhys Wood last updated 31 July 25

Everything that happened and was announced at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

Pokémon Presents – everything announced and our coverage of the event as it happened

By Jake Green last updated 22 July 25

Coverage of Pokémon Presents July 22, 2025. Details on everything announced, and details on the event as it happened.

After reflecting on my hands-on with Pragmata at Summer Game Fest, I’m even more intrigued by the hybrid combat and puzzle action

By Rob Dwiar published 30 June 25

After going hands-on with the sci-fi thriller game Pragmata, I’m totally hooked on its dual protagonist setup and hybrid combat-puzzle action

A screenshot from Dying Light: The Beast

In Dying Light: The Beast, one of my arrows sent a guard flying twenty metres as I got to grips with a monstrous new Kyle Crane - and now I can’t wait to get stuck in again

By Rob Dwiar published 26 June 25

Dying Light: The Beast was my favorite game at Summer Game Fest, with its brilliant combination of stealth, superpowers, zombies, and a super-detailed map

The Sennheiser HD 550 headphones on a wooden surface in front of a white brick background

I ditched my premium gaming headset for audiophile headphones – here's why I might not go back

By Rob Dwiar published 25 June 25

After swapping my premium gaming headset for a set of Sennheiser audiophile headphones, I'm not sure I can ever swap back to a gaming model.

A screenshot from Glowmade's King of Meat game

King of Meat’s chaotic co-op action and quirky creator mode show me that it might just have the legs to succeed

By Rob Dwiar published 24 June 25

After spending some time with King of Meat and talking to the devs, the team’s goal of creating vibrant, fun, and chaotic co-op action is clearer than ever.

The PS5 Pro console next to a PS5 Slim and launch PS5 on a wooden desk in front of a white brick background and next to a potted plant

After seven months with the PS5 Pro, here are the biggest ways it's leveled up my gaming experience

By Rob Dwiar published 21 June 25

How the PS5 Pro has enhanced my gaming experience over seven months of use.

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

Forget Nintendo Switch 2 – here are 5 reasons why the PlayStation Portal is a better buy from a gaming hardware expert (me)

By Rob Dwiar published 19 June 25

The PlayStation Portal will remain my go-to gaming handheld this year, even with the shiny new Nintendo Switch 2 out in the wild.

Everything announced at the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Pauline officially revealed, wait, was that Diddy Kong? Plus everything else you need to know

By Dashiell Wood last updated 18 June 25

This is our live coverage of the June Donkey Kong Bananza Direct.

The PowerA PlayStation Portal dock on a PlayStation-themed background

No official solution needed – PowerA's PlayStation Portal charging station is the perfect dock for my handheld, and the last piece of my setup puzzle

By Rob Dwiar last updated 18 June 25

PowerA's PlayStation Portal dock isn't the newest on the market, but it might just be the missing piece from my Portal setup puzzle.

The artwork for the June 2025 Konami Press Start live stream

Konami Press Start as it happened: original Silent Hill remake confirmed, plus updates on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill f

By Rob Dwiar last updated 12 June 25

Kept you waiting, huh?

After seeing Resident Evil Requiem in action, I'm convinced it'll be another groundbreaking entry in the horror series

By Rob Dwiar published 11 June 25

Resident Evil Requiem is set to be a high-tension affair with gripping survival action based on what I’ve seen from a demo at Summer Game Fest.

PlayStation State of Play June 2025: everything announced from Silent Hill f finally getting a release date to Final Fantasy Tactics remake reveal as it happened

By Rob Dwiar last updated 4 June 25

Our live coverage in the build up to the State of Play.

I’ve spent weeks with the Sennheiser HD 550 headphones, and I might not be able to go back to a gaming headset anymore

By Rob Dwiar published 23 May 25

Recommended

The Sennheiser HD 550 headphones offer an extremely premium audio experience, and might be the best non-gaming headset audio solution for gamers in 2025.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, one of my favorite games of 2024, is finally getting its long rumored PS5 release this summer

By Rob Dwiar published 21 May 25

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 was one of my absolute favorite games of 2024, and it's finally getting a PS5 release with an Enhanced Edition.

The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense on a wooden surface in front of a white brick background

The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense is peppered with icons and graphics that are also memories and moments, and that makes it perfect for mega fans like me

By Rob Dwiar published 15 May 25

The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense is peppered with memories and icons that make it ideal for series lovers.

More than 40 hours in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and its staggeringly beautiful world have made me a turn-based combat convert

By Rob Dwiar published 28 April 25

Recommended

I’ve immersed myself in the staggering beauty of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for more than 40 hours, and love everything about its combat, world, and story.

A Fairphjone, Insta360 X5 camera and LG TV next to ecah other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from your LG becoming an Xbox to the new Insta360 X5 camera

By Hamish Hector published 26 April 25

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Insta360, LG, Xbox, Alexa+, and more for April 26, 2025.

The PS5 disc drive and vertical stand on a blue background

Where to buy the PS5 disc drive: stock updates on the must-have PS5 Pro accessory

By Rob Dwiar last updated 15 April 25

We're giving you the best information and places to buy the PS5 disc drive and vertical stand.

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